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Swiss Financial Regulator Grants Very-First Crypto Banking Licenses to SEBA and Sygnum
In a move that is first in the crypto market, the Swiss financial regulator has awarded the banking and securities dealer licenses to two new “crypto banks.” Two pure-play blockchain service providers Zurich registered Sygnum and Zug registered SEBA are now cleared to offer services to institutional and professional customers. FINMA, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory […] дальше »
2019-8-26 19:06 | |
Swiss regulator approves banking license for crypto banks; updated KYC AML rules follow
As crypto businesses have started to make the move into crypto-friendly geographies to avoid risk of shutting down, Switzerland made headlines on the other side of this spectrum by announcing banking licenses to two cryptocurrency-focused banks. дальше »
2019-8-26 16:30 | |
The New Bitcoin Banks Are Here
A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion. дальше »
2019-8-23 12:58 | |
India's Supreme Court Asks RBI To Justify Its Crypto Banking Ban
India Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has ruled that the Reserve Bank of India has not responded appropriately to concerns from the country's crypto industry regarding the RBI's ban on banks providing services to crypto firms. дальше »
2019-8-21 19:11 | |
Another Case For Bitcoin as Billions Vanish From Savings Accounts Ghana
As many as 70,000 people could be facing financial ruin as a massive crackdown sweeps across Ghana’s banking system. It serves as yet another stark warning that governments and banks are in full control of people’s money. дальше »
2019-8-20 18:00 | |
Israeli Crypto Traders Fight Bank Lockouts with a Freedom of Information Petition
Several Bitcoin and crypto traders of Israel are facing a problem with banks right now. Many banks are not very sympathetic with crypto traders and are closing their accounts. This has prompted several of them to start a series of lawsuits against the banking institutions, the Globes has recently reported. The problems are pretty varied. […] дальше »
2019-8-20 22:47 | |
Bitcoin as protest: Hong Kong demonstrators withdraw their money from banking system
Protesters in Hong Kong have taken to a new non-violent tactic, withdrawing cash in mass from ATMs and banks and converting it to U.S. dollars—foreshadowing things to come for Bitcoin. On Aug. 16, protesters in Hong Kong announced plans to withdraw their cash from the banking system in protest of overreach from mainland China, reported […] The post Bitcoin as protest: Hong Kong demonstrators withdraw their money from banking system appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-8-19 14:17 | |
IDC Expects Blockchain Spending To Reach $2.7 Billion This Year, $15.9 Billion By 2023, Led By Banks
It is no secret that the blockchain technology is amazing for banking, right? On its newest piece of research, the International Data Corporation (IDC) agrees with that and proves it with data. According to its research, the world will be spending $2. дальше »
2019-8-16 17:26 | |
60 Latin American Banks To Start Using Bitcoin For Cross-Border Payments via Bitex Crypto Exchange
Bantotal, a banking service based in Uruguay with over 60 banking clients, has recently started a partnership with Bitex, a crypto exchange. With this partnership, the bank will help banking institutions to make cross-border payments using the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2019-8-13 23:04 | |
Bitcoin Cross-Border Payments Now Available in 60 Latin American Banks
Coinspeaker Bitcoin Cross-Border Payments Now Available in 60 Latin American BanksBantotal, a core banking service provider, is working closely with Bitex crypto exchange to facilitate cross-border payments using the Bitcoin blockchain targeting at least 60 Latin American banks. дальше »
2019-8-13 17:57 | |
Feared Run on British Banks Supports Calls For Decentralization
A prominent government minister in Britain has proposed the idea of closing banking institutions in order to mitigate the impact of an unstructured exit from the European Union. Analysts call the proposal ineffective and another reason to support broader arguments for decentralization. дальше »
2019-8-12 18:00 | |
Why are Israeli Banks Refusing to Take Fiat Deposits from Cryptocurrency Traders?
On August 6th we reported the difficulty experienced by Israeli cryptocurrency traders to pay taxes given the concerns raised by the banking industry. With over $85 million USD in tax arrears to be paid to the government, cryptocurrency traders are blaming the banks for purposefully creating a barrier due to the competition from the emerging […] дальше »
2019-8-9 19:46 | |
Big Banks, Big Troubles: HSBC, Deutsche, Societe, and Citi Lay Off Thousands Worldwide
Banking giants are in trouble and it’s starting to show. Key players in the industry have already announced massive job cuts and executives with hefty salaries have been dismissed. HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, has revealed it plans to lay off over 4,000 employees and Citigroup is preparing to shrink its trading staff slashing […] The post Big Banks, Big Troubles: HSBC, Deutsche, Societe, and Citi Lay Off Thousands Worldwide appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-8-9 03:00 | |
Barclays, HSBC & Standard Chartered Share Insights on Emerging Technologies
Coinspeaker Barclays, HSBC & Standard Chartered Share Insights on Emerging TechnologiesDLA Piper’s exclusive whitepaper delivers insights from key banks on how big data, open banking, blockchain, AI and machine learning are creating opportunities in the financial services landscape. дальше »
2019-8-7 00:23 | |
Liquidity Difficulties in China: Second Bank Bail-Out Now Reality
Although it has its peculiarities, the Chinese banking sector now faces similar challenges to the west’s financial system. Dozens of small banks have been experiencing liquidity difficulties in the past few months. дальше »
2019-8-1 13:50 | |
Korea’s ‘Big 4’ Bitcoin Exchanges Facing Strict AML Scrutiny from Banks
The latest news emerging from South Korea indicates that Bitcoin exchanges are facing a surprisingly increased level of scrutiny of commercial banks amid the renewal of banking services. The revelation comes as the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continues to urge countries to enact stricter regulatory controls over the crypto industry. дальше »
2019-7-30 13:00 | |
Robinhood App Encroaches on Banking Turf with High-Yield Money Tool
Libra isn't the only payment system that stands to threaten the banks. Popular stock market and crypto trading app Robinhood is going after legacy banks with the relaunch of a cash management feature. дальше »
2019-7-22 02:30 | |
Bitcoin Suisse Joins Crypto Companies Looking To Become Swiss Banks
Bitcoin Suisse, the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency broker, has taken the first steps to becoming a bonafide bank, the company has revealed. Bitcoin Suisse Applies For Banking, Securities License In a press release issued on July 16, Bitcoin Suisse, which already offers various crypto-focused financial services, also committed to using the Swiss regulatory system for its future expansion. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:00 | |
Banks, financial institutions unlikely to disappear despite disruption by digital assets
The cryptocurrency landscape has always been closely scrutinized, with its cons highlighted by several lawmakers across the world. While conceptualized as a decentralized alternative to mainstream banking and financial institutions, cryptocurrencies today have emerged to become more than just a payment option. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:30 | |
Facebook, Royal Bank of Scotland ‘discuss’ Libra; big-banks to join the consortium?
Facebook’s ‘consortium’ may lose its banking virginity. The cryptocurrency project launched last month by the social media giant has been seen as the death knell for big banks. However, some have diverged, veering closer to Facebook rather than chiding away. дальше »
2019-7-10 09:30 | |
Australian Banks Set to Trial IBM’s Blockchain Platform for Retail Financing
The three largest banks in Australia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. and, Westpac Banking Corp are partnering with Scentre, a Westfield mall owner, to test IBM’s new blockchain-based bank guarantee platform for processing retail financing, reports Reuters on July 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-5 05:00 | |
Bitcoin Is Nightmare For Banks Laundering $2 Trillion Every Year
One of the big attractions to Bitcoin is its ability to bypass the banking system. The likes of doom monger, Nouriel Roubini, still bash BTC in favor of a largely unprincipled banking system where the top get richer at the expense of the bottom. дальше »
2019-7-4 13:00 | |
RBI Crypto Banking Ban Shutters Another Indian Exchange
Indian crypto exchange Koinex announced it will be ceasing operations as a result of the Reserve Bank of India's ban on banks offering services to crypto-related firms.
дальше »2019-6-28 19:32 | |
Bitcoin is an enterprise; its users are comparable to traditional shareholders, claims Goldmoney Founder
Bitcoin was conceived in the backdrop of banks bailouts and the 2008 financial crisis. The recession and the loss of faith in banking, financial institutions gave Bitcoin a platform to rescue the ones affected, giving them hope for a better financial system without the hassle of corrupt institutions. дальше »
2019-6-27 13:30 | |
Crypto-Linked Businesses in Switzerland Demand Banking Access
While the government of crypto-friendly Switzerland have since put in place amenable regulations to govern the region’s blockchain and digital assets ecosystem, traditional financial institutions in the country remain reluctant to service cryptocurrency-related startups. дальше »
2019-6-27 21:00 | |
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector
дальше »2019-6-25 10:05 | |
How Italian Banks To Use Blockchain Technology To Become More Efficient
The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has recently announced that Italian banks will be turning to blockchain technology for reconciliations. This new approach is a part of a program called Spunta Project. дальше »
2019-6-23 02:57 | |
Facebook’s Libra Crypto Launch Is Giving Jitters to Australian Banks
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra Crypto Launch Is Giving Jitters to Australian BanksFacebook's Libra Coin launch is giving jitters to Australian Banks who see the emergence of the Libra as a potential threat to the banking model. дальше »
2019-6-21 08:51 | |
How Wyoming Has Moved To Position Itself As A Crypto Haven
In an attempt to welcome more tech businesses to the state, Wyoming has enacted 13 blockchain laws over the course of two years, including the establishment of a new type of crypto-friendly banking license and rules that allow banks to hold digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-14 21:55 | |
African insurer won’t work with ‘high-risk’ cryptocurrency mining businsesses
We all know that banks make it difficult for blockchain businesses by denying them access to conventional banking services and accounts. Well now, it seems insurance firms are throwing a spanner in the works for cryptocurrency mining businesses in Africa. дальше »
2019-6-13 13:41 | |
CIP and IBM Launch Hyperledger-Based Blockchain For Identities In Brazil Called Device ID
A Brazilian banking and financial infrastructure facilitator called CIP has officially launched, together with IBM, a new blockchain ID platform that will be used in the country. The platform is based on the Hyperledger Fabric technology and will be called Device ID. дальше »
2019-6-13 04:58 | |
Brazilian Bank Bradesco Looks to Release Custom Blockchain to Break Traditional Finance Barriers
The vice president of Bradesco, the largest Brazilian bank, has recently affirmed that all the major Brazilian banks will start to use a unique blockchain platform soon. The announcement was made today, June 11, during the CIAB Febraban, a major banking and fintech event in the region. According to Mauricio Minas, the blockchain has a […] дальше »
2019-6-12 01:17 | |
Report: Retail Banks Still Wary of Blockchain Technology
While distributed ledger technology (DLT) is fast gaining traction in several sectors of the global economy including investment banking, remittance, payments, and others, a new report by McKinsey & Co has revealed that the retail banking ecosystem have been slower to integrate the technology due to regulatory challenges and other bottlenecks, reports Bloomberg on JuneRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-9 09:00 | |
Major Consultancy Firm McKinsey Says Retail Banking Sector Slow to Adopt Blockchain
Consultancy firm McKinsey has argued that blockchain is gaining slower traction with retail banks due to regulatory hurdles and a conservative consumer environment
дальше »2019-6-8 13:27 | |
Big Banks Band Together To Launch Blockchain Trading Solution with Its Own ‘Bitcoin’-esque Token
While the banking industry has been one of the most hostile industries when it comes to blockchain technology and Bitcoin in the early stages – that hasn't stopped them from taking over some sizeable corner of the market for their own. дальше »
2019-6-4 00:10 | |
UBS Group AG-led banks to launch blockchain-based platform USC token to facilitate cross-border trading
Blockchain Technology, along with the idea of digital assets, has caught the attention of several major economic institutions. According to the Wall Street Journal, 14 major financial firms, including the likes of Barclays, Nasdaq, Credit Suisse Group, Banco Santander, ING, and Lloyds Banking Group, led by UBS group AG, have decided to come together to launch […] The post UBS Group AG-led banks to launch blockchain-based platform USC token to facilitate cross-border trading appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:15 | |
Big Banks Announce Fiat-Pegged ‘XRP Killer’ Crypto For Settlements
Banking giants in the U. S. , Japan, and across Europe have created a consortium that will use cryptocurrency technology in cross-border transfers. The move also presents a direct competitor for Ripple’s XRP token. дальше »
2019-6-3 19:00 | |
Big banks are launching a blockchain trade platform powered by ‘Bitcoin-like’ token
The banking industry is hell-bent on taking over the nascent blockchain and cryptocurrency market. A group of financial firms led by UBS Group AG is eyeing blockchain technology for settling cross-border trades worldwide with its own “Bitcoin-like” token. дальше »
2019-6-3 13:22 | |
HSBC: Seventh largest bank in the world rumoured to be blocking cryptocurrency transactions?
Banks and the cryptocurrency world have been at odds ever since the latter emerged a decade ago. From initially shrugging decentralized currency off as a mere distraction, now the disruptive force has irked the banking industry with the seventh largest bank in the world, HSBC rumored to be halting cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-6-1 11:00 | |
German Central Bank Presidents Warns of Digital Currency Blaze
Jens Weidmann, President of Bundesbank, believes mainstream adoption of digital currencies will lead to a systematic destabilization of the financial markets and banking system, May 30, 2019. More Doomsday Predictions Central banks around the world are exploring the potential of electronic cash in response to a growing demand to digitize the economy and limit theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-30 21:00 | |
European Crypto Firms Face Banking Struggles
Despite some banks touting dedicated crypto onboarding services, European cryptocurrency firms are struggling with an unfriendly banking sector and incredibly steep account fees.
дальше »2019-5-31 19:32 | |
Ripple CEO: Even the Banking Goliaths Will Have to Embrace Crypto, Blockchain Innovation
Ripple’s CEO has argued that the biggest banks have a strong reason to embrace crypto and blockchain innovation, despite the apparent threat it poses to their current oligopoly
дальше »2019-5-21 16:52 | |
JP Morgan: Big banks stand corrected as Bitcoin rally past intrinsic value; admits current surge mirrors 2017 rise
Big banks are riding a FOMO wave as the Bitcoin bull-run is just beginning. Spearheaded by the changing colors of JP Morgan, which recently forayed into the digital assets world, the banking elite is now suggesting that their initial stance on Bitcoin and the larger cryptocurrency world might have been off. дальше »
2019-5-20 14:30 | |
India: Private sector bank ‘blocks account for cryptocurrency use’; threatens to expunge credit facility
The Indian judiciary and banking elite have made clear their opinion on the use of cryptocurrencies in the past few years. After the central bank came down hard on private banks known to have ties with crypto-centric companies, now these private banks are doing the same to their customers as well. дальше »
2019-5-17 22:08 | |